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    Radicalism from 1812-22 was a serious threat to Lord Liverpool’s government. However‚ due to draconian legislation and fiscal policies Liverpool was able to counter and contain the radical threat that proved to be a constant thorn in the side of a government fresh out of one of the biggest wars Europe had ever seen. The economy in the years directly after the war was weak and on the verge of collapse – there were 400‚000 unemployed soldiers returning from Europe and no-one knew what to do with

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    Using these four passages and your own knowledge‚ asses the view that the breach between Edward IV and Warwick was entirely the result of the Earl’s uncontrolled ambition When Edward IV claimed the throne in the Battle of Townton and established the Yorkist dynasty‚ it was thought that this young and strong man would rule without problems from those other than the Lancastrians. However in 1469 his closest adviser and ‘king maker’‚ Warwick turned against him in favour of the weak Lancastrian Henry

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    Through snobbery and ignorance‚ the anti-Stratfordians have compiled arguments against Shakespeare‚ claiming that he is not the true author of his works‚ but when their arguments are examined‚ and his connections and lifestyles are studied‚ the claims set forth by the anti-Stratfordians are disproven and invalidated‚ and Shakespeare remains to be the true author of his works. William Shakespeare‚ born April 23rd‚ 1564‚ is one of the most well known playwrights in the English language. Having

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    This paper is not intended to prove that William Shakespeare never existed; only that the Stratford actors name and identity was used as a screen for a different man. It sounds preposterous when you first here it‚ after all‚ who wouldn’t want to take credit for such brilliant work and gifted writing‚ right? I will only explore some of the many claims and theories regarding the Shakespeare identity controversy‚ and point towards a few facts which seem to indicate that Sir Francis Bacon was the

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    Somewhere in France Somewhere in France Dear Mother‚ March 1 It’s been months since I last wrote a letter to you – and that was when I was still a trainee. I’m really joyful and thankful that I had the chance to receive your letter before winter. I terribly miss you and I hope I did not make you worry. The censorship is still being done; but I am grateful that I was able to send a letter earlier than expected. Right now‚ I’m writing in a nearby casualty clearing station – recovering

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    The Parthenon Marbles Dispute Several art museums around the world have been created with the sole purpose to culturally enlighten and entertain us. An appropriate example is the local Nelson Atkins Museum‚ right here in our own backyard of Kansas City‚ where collections from Asia‚ Europe‚ Africa‚ and Japan increase our understanding and appreciation for different geographical regions. In England‚ the British Museum is arguably one of the best in the world at displaying this kind of internationalism

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    Is it fair to criticize General Haig as a donkey who led lions? Douglas Haig was a General during World War One. There is much controversy over General Haig’s reputation due to the high level of losses during his battles in command. Many people agree with David Lloyd George’s attitude of Haig and many other British Generals of World War One. They are said to be “donkeys”‚ incompetents who sent the “lions” (the soldier) into futile bloody battles. Many popular books‚ films and television programs

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    Why was Pitt’s 1784 administration not expected to last; and why did it against the odds? There were many factors that threatened William Pitt politically in 1784‚ however‚ equally‚ there were just as many factors that assisted in securing Pitt’s position as Prime Minister. Firstly‚ Pitt‚ at the age of 24‚ had become Great Britain’s youngest Prime Minister ever‚ and consequently was mocked for his youth. A popular rhyme circulated that is was “a sight to make all nations stand

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    “Who Owns the Elgin Marbles?” – The Précis “Who Owns the Elgin Marbles?” this question continues to linger in some minds today‚ and just so happens to be reviewed in the respectfully titled article written by John Henry Merryman in 1986. In this article‚ Merryman‚ in the most unbiased way possible‚ assesses both Britain’s and Greece’s side of the argument pertaining to the ownership of the Elgin Marbles and whether they should be returned to Greece after being removed from the Parthenon by Lord

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    Keiyanna Wright U.S History to 1865 Historical Context Paper Due: April 25‚ 2012 The Seven Years War On May 18‚ 1756 Great Britain declared war on France. Britain’s sovereignty war effort had completely crashed with the struggle to possess a essential leadership role to push the French out of the Mississippi Valley. Two years before to the start of the Seven Years War‚ belligerences between American and Canadian colonist had erupted in North America. In 1754 George Washington‚ at

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